"See you real soon!"

Today I got a really wonderful email. It was titled "See you real soon!" and you know what? I WILL see them real soon! The email was all about checking in - what we need to have with us, wear, how long it will take, where we will go, and what those first few days should look like. According to the email:

Day 1:

Arrival and Check in: Family and friends are welcome to join you and can wait in one of our common areas while you check in. Due to limited space they may not proceed through the check in process with you. You can expect to spend approximately 90 minutes checking in and completing your housing and I-9 paperwork. Attend 45 minute mandatory housing meeting in the Housing Office, #300. Your specific housing meeting start time will be scheduled upon arrival.

Day 2:

Finalize On-boarding processes and attend Orientation in the Casting Theater. Attend Disneyland Resort Resource Info Fair: 5:30-6:30 P.M. Here, you will have the opportunity to meet and learn about many of the different Organizations and resources available to you as a Disneyland Resort Cast Member

Day 3 or 4:

Attend Traditions: Your first paid day of work, you will meet your on-boarding Specialist, receive a training schedule and other information to begin on the job training. You will have the day off whichever day you are not scheduled to attend Traditions.

So all in all, I'd say pretty freaking exciting! I check in at 8am (bright and early, but at least that gives me plenty of time to unpack and figure out what I need to put back in storage) and then I get to spend the day getting to know my lovely new roommates! I'm also happy to know that Day 2 will not be super busy, so I'll probably be able to join the parents as they frolic around the parks. Awesome.

The email also reminds us to arrive with the "Disney Look". Luckily, today JC Penney had a massive sale and I was able to complete my "business wardrobe". For anyone who is curious, that wardrobe consists of a pencil skirt, some slacks, long shorts, button up blouses, sweaters, and a few dresses from Anthropologie that definitely have a sophisticated look. After reviewing the "Disney Look" email I am confident that those will be more than adequate for the few times we have to be dressed professionally. To be honest though...I sort of enjoy dressing up. I keep saying I'll most likely just wear my costume to class, but who doesn't love an excuse to wear a great outfit?

So anyway, that's all the news I've gotten recently. 25 days until check in! I'll update as I learn more, but until then...see you real soon!